Shetland Islands · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Sandwick, Shetland Islands
Our technicians come to Sandwick for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Snagging damage from a refit
Bath repair in Sandwick without replacing anything
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. Whether it’s chips along the edge of the bath and a hole punched through by something heavy, we can typically put it right, on whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and acrylic alike.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Sandwick (ZE2)
- Region
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How easy the damage is to reach
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A picture taken from further back
- The material, if you know it
Email us photos of the damage and one of the entire item, with your ZE2 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Your questions about bath repair in Sandwick
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can you quote from photos?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Common problems we fix in Sandwick
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- A chip where the taps sit
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Comparing quotes
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What protection goes down before work starts
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Landlord and trade work in Sandwick
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Sandwick use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Our work in Sandwick
Sandwick is about 14 miles north of Lerwick, in the Shetland Islands. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Sandwick is one of 63 towns and villages in the Shetland Islands where we work.
We cover every part of the ZE2 postcode area and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Rocky Road, Saeter and Harlsdale and the roads around them. If you are just outside Sandwick, we cover Clate (1 mile south), Symbister (1 mile north-east), Hamister (1 mile north), Huxter (1 mile east) and Tripwell (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Lerwick (14 miles south), Sound (14 miles south) and Brae (12 miles west). For island and remote addresses, ring us first and we will plan the trip.
Near you in Sandwick
Open spaces near Sandwick include Ward of Clett and Loch of Sandwick.
What we do, step by step
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. Once we’re there, the work takes two to three hours for most chips for most jobs. The room is left tidy.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, usually the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Make sure the area is dry
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
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What we cannot put right
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
Repair or replace: which is better?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Normally it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book.
What you get with us
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Work done at your home or business
- We leave the room as we found it
- A fixed quote before you book
Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
